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Durga Puja 2026: 10 fascinating facts about Bengal’s biggest festival

Urmi Mukherjee
13 Oct 2026 6:30 AM IST

From Agomoni songs and Kola Bou Snan to Daaker Saaj, Chalchitra and a Rs 60,000-crore economy, here are 10 interesting facts about Bengal’s Durga Puja

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